Average Rent in River East, El Monte, CA

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Current Versus Historical River East, El Monte, CA Rents

River East rentals average $2,300 for a 2-bedroom rental to $3,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,395 to $1,395. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $745 (93.13%) year-over-year from $800 to $1,545. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $263 (-10.47%) year-over-year from $2,513 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $126 (-3.90%) year-over-year from $3,226 to $3,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $450 (13.85%) year-over-year from $3,250 to $3,700. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$35.87	$2,250	$2,513 (-10.47%)	$2,048 (9.85%)
3 BR	$28.80	$3,100	$3,226 (-3.90%)	$2,898 (6.99%)
4+ BR	$24.93	$3,700	$3,250 (13.85%)	$3,379 (9.49%)

Historical Rents in River East, El Monte, CA

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Top Cities Near River East

There are a total of 5 cities nearby River East. The average rent in River East is currently $2,850 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Whittier, CA, with an average rent of $2,625, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near River East, El Monte, CA is Arcadia, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,673 per month.

Let's compare River East, El Monte, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in River East, El Monte, CA are about 19.57% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.69% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near River East, El Monte, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Whittier, CA	$1,750	$1,950	$2,650	$2,625
Monrovia, CA	$1,795	$1,895	$2,750	$2,800
Alhambra, CA	$1,600	$1,875	$2,650	$2,850
Pasadena, CA	$2,200	$2,400	$3,446	$3,325
Arcadia, CA	$2,275	$1,950	$3,100	$3,673

Top Neighborhoods Near River East

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Top Counties Near River East

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Top Zipcodes Near River East

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near River East, El Monte, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,875. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 91016, Monrovia, CA at $2,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 91107, Pasadena, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,709. That's at least $50 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near River East, El Monte, CA is $2,173 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,025 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in River East, El Monte, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
91016, Monrovia, CA	$1,773	$1,975	$2,750	$2,800
91801, Alhambra, CA	$1,600	$1,995	$2,600	$2,850
91107, Pasadena, CA	$1,645	$2,560	$3,300	$3,500
91101, Pasadena, CA	$2,200	$2,350	$3,675	$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - River East Average Rents

What is the average rent price in River East, El Monte, CA?

The average monthly rental price for River East, El Monte, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do River East, El Monte, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in River East, El Monte, CA.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in River East, El Monte, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $35.87. There are a total of 1 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in River East.

How have rent prices in River East, El Monte, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in River East, El Monte, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.93%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in River East, El Monte, CA?

A reasonable rent price in River East, El Monte, CA is around $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.